It started out as a Sixties anti-establishment event, and has grown, over the quarter of a century, into one of the UK’s best festivals. Now a new exhibition at London’s O2 Innovation Building will celebrate the fascinating history of the Isle of Wight Festival.
Opening on September 18, marking its 25th edition, the new show will document some of the festival’s biggest moments over the years: think Bob Dylan playing to thousands in 1969 (the festival enjoyed three iconic years before a 30 year hiatus), Jarvis Cocker belting out bangers with Pulp in 2023, Jimmy Hendrix playing in 1970, and musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Mick Jagger, The Doors, The Who, Joni Mitchell and Robbie Williams taking to the stage over the years.
